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Webster 1828 Edition

Automation

AUTOM'ATION

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Noun.
[Gr. self. The Greek plural, automata, is sometimes used; but the regular English plural, automatons, is preferable.]
A self-moving machine, or one which moves by invisible springs.

Definition 2025

automation

automation

See also: automâtion

English

Noun

automation ‎(countable and uncountable, plural automations)

  1. The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.
    • 2012 October 23, David Leonhardt, "," New York Times (retrieved 24 October 2012):
      The presidential campaign has been more focused on Bain Capital and an “apology tour” than on the challenges created by globalization and automation.

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French

Pronunciation

Noun

automation f ‎(plural automations)

  1. automation

Synonyms

Swedish

Noun

automation c

  1. automation

Declension

Synonyms

  • automatisering
  • robotisering

Etymology

From automatic (coined by a Ford Executive Vice President Delmar S. Harder in the 40s)

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